Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Humane Education Provides Adorable At-Home Programming for Those Who Need a Pick-Me-Up…
Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. (Mar. 16, 2020) – In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis and the necessitated quarantines, Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Humane Education department is spreading some light via on-line programming. The animal welfare organization dedicated to the loving and healing power of our furry friends has begun live-streaming adorable critters (sure to warm the hearts of kids and adults alike), and will soon provide humane education classes for kids stuck at home, seeking enjoyable and educational content.
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Since its founding, Helen Woodward Animal Center has offered humane education programs dedicated to showing the incredible ways in which animals give back to the world. The Center’s Pet Encounter Therapy program flourishes thanks to the amazing way in which animals provide healing and comfort. The enormous growth of adoptions is based on the undeniable way pets create a happier, more loving home. With this in mind, Helen Woodward Animal Center is dedicating this time to bringing the gifts of animals into the homes of friends, supporters, and animal-lovers struggling with social distancing. Anyone needing a pick-me-up is encouraged to access the Center live stream at: https://animalcenter.org/programs-services/education/critter-cam. All programming is free to the public to enjoy.
The following “animal hours” are already up and running!
Monday – Friday
Animal schedule:
| 9:00 – 10:00 | Rabbit hour |
| 10:00 – 11:00 | Puppy/Dog hour |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Guinea pig hour |
| 12:00 – 1:00 | Kitten/Cat hour |
| 1:00 – 2:00 | Parrot hour |
| 2:00 – 3:00 | Baby goat/Rabbit hour |
*Schedule subject to change due to animal health and availability
In order to take precautions against the COVID-19 pandemic, all on-site humane education programs at Helen Woodward Animal Center are closed until April 6th, 2020. In the meantime, check back on Helen Woodward Animal Center’s main website for more details about when to tune in to participate in virtual field trips, fun animal-focused lessons, and cool make-at-home crafts!